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put the wing in a bag or backpack as carefully as possible;
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do not pack the wing with foreign objects and debris inside;
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gently fold up the nasal stiffnesses of the paraglider, avoiding their crease, use the meth-
od of "lathering" or cover-contraceptin when laying;
do not leave the paraglider in the sun for a long time;
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do not leave equipment in a closed car in the sun;
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do not drag the wing on the surface of the earth;
avoid contact of the paraglider with hot objects and open fire;
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avoid wetting the paraglider;
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do not walk in the shoes on the dome and the slings of the paraglider;
do not start in a strong wind before the complete unleashing of possible nodes on the lines;
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do not put heavy objects on the packed wing and do not sit on it;
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in case of contamination - never wash the wing using chemicals, only wipe it with a slight-
ly damp soft sponge;
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do not store the paraglider in a damp, not ventilated room;
after getting soaked in sea water, immediately rinse the wing outside and inside in plenty
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of fresh water (for example, in a car wash), only then dry it in the shade in the wind.
The manufacturer strongly recommends checking the paraglider before each take-off -
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dome, slings, installation of soft links, risers.
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It is recommended to conduct a qualified check of the paraglider every 100 hours of flight
or a year.
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In case of glider damage small holes in surfaces and ribs(which are not bigger than 2 cm
and not affect seam ) can be repaired by sticky ripstop.
Damaged lines can be replaced by repair kit from manufacturer. Strongly recommended
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to do inflation test after lines replacement.
For more complex repair recommend to ask manufacturer.
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C A R E, STOR AG E A N D R EPA IR
General rules
Wing inspection and repair
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